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April 2018 VOL. 7, NO. 04 TORONTO, CANADA

R. Estaris Wins; Many Farm Jobs in Canada Enverga Loses; Are Unfilled, Says Official Villarin Cut Out

• The community wit- of Mississauga Centre. nessed how Filipino The painful part of the election aspirants fared news of her loss was during the initial phase that most Filipino voters of the run-up to the June went for her opponent, 7 election in Ontario. On Tanya Granic Allen, who Sunday, April 8, Ramon won the contest on Sat- Estaris clinched the Lib- urday, on April 21. eral Party nomination • Filipino lawyer Antonio for York Centre, becom- Villarin was among the Lily M. Hammer, president and CEO of A&L Hammer Workforce ing its official standard aspirants swept out of Management (back to camera) meets with would-be job applicants bearer for MPP the race by Doug Ford, at her company's training center in Toronto on Sunday, April 15. (member of provincial PHOTOS BY ROMY MARQUEZ the leader of Ontario parliament) in the riding Progressive Conserva- The problem is worsened "The labor shortage in agri- • Rosemer Enverga was tives, even before he By Teresa M. Torralba by illegal job recruiters culture in Canada is so not as lucky. The widow could join the nomina- Workers in many farms in who lure applicants - their huge," says Lily M. Ham- finished fourth among tion contest. Instead of Canada are so much in de- potential victims - through mer, president and CEO of four nominees of the popular voting, the PC mand that employment postings in social media A&L Hammer Workforce Ontario Progressive leadership appointed an agencies have a hard time such as Facebook. Management Conservatives for MPP (Continued on page 4) coping with the need. (Continued on page 4)

Filipino Marathoner Makes . . . But While Jobs Are On Hand, It to the Top of the World A&L Hammer Turns to Asian A Filipino cancer survivor managed to chalk up some record by completing in record time a marathon Countries for Farm Workers 42.195 kilometers long in sub-zero temperature, thus becoming the first Filipino to finish the FWD North TORONTO - What had been scrapped by its chief pro- decided to shift sourcing intended to help reduce ponent in Canada. trainees and laborers from Pole Marathon. All the while, Louie Sangalang was joblessness in the Philip- On Saturday, April 21, Ms. China and Southeast Asian waving the Philippine flag even as he reached the top pines through the employ- Lily M. Hammer, president countries such as Cambo- of the world - the Geographic North Pole. ment of Filipino farm work- and CEO of A&L Hammer dia, Malaysia, Thailand, and (Full story on page 13) ers in Ontario has been Workforce Management, (Continued on page 5)

THE PHILIPPINES' NO. 1 FAST-FOOD CHAIN

Hurray, Jollibee's in Town!

By Riley Mendoza Jollibee Gets a Visit

Recent non-political events from Premier Wynne in the community have raised the profile of Filipi- Earlier this month on April and pie! nos in Ontario province, 5, Ontario Premier Kath- particularly in Greater To- leen Wynne joined hun- “This is delicious. I can see ronto Area where a large dreds of people as they why everybody is lining Filipino population lives waited in line for a deli- up!” the Premier remarked and works. cious meal at Ontario’s to local media. I'm referring to the opening first location of Jollibee. of Jollibee, the popular fast- When asked what this food chain in the Philip- Premier Wynne was joined opening means for the pines that took Toronto by by local MPP Soo Wong community, Premier storm early this month. and MPP Mitzie Hunter as Wynne said “I think this generated an awareness of how Filipinos are per- they toured Jollibee, met must be a really strong re- Coverage by both main- about the homeland and its ceived. with the infamous mascot minder of home because stream and local media has people - an awareness that and most importantly, this is about food and the might break the stereotype (Continued on page 5) tried some fried chicken (Continued on page 5) Page 2 APRIL 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES Factory and Thousand Islands Playhouse present PRAIRIE NURSE Written by Marie Beath Badian Directed by Sue Miner April 21 – May 13, 2018

Factory Theatre concludes another Belinda Corpuz (Anak, Kaldero / successful season under the leader- Carlos Bulosan Theatre, Through ship of Artistic Director Nina Lee the Bamboo / Soulpepper) as the Aquino and Managing Director Jon- fresh-faced Filipino nurse, Purifica- athan Heppner with Marie Beath cion “Puring” Saberon; Bob Curry Badian’s PRAIRIE NURSE, a farci- Fellowship Award-winning actor cal account of real-life events, di- and comedian Isabel Kanaan rected by Sue Miner in the Main- (Anak / Carlos Bulosan Theatre,Hey space April 21 – May 13, 2018. This ‘90s Kids, You’re Old / North Ameri- co-production with Thousand Is- can tour) as Indepencia “Penny” lands Playhouse will run in Ga- Uy, a 25 year-old Filipino nurse nanoque this summer. who arrives in Saskatchewan via California; and, making his profes- It’s winter in the prairies, late sional stage debut, Matt Shaw (The 1960s. Two young nurses, just off Diddlin’ Bibbles / Toronto Fringe, the plane from the Philippines, ar- Comedy Bar, Toronto Sketch Come- rive at a rural hospital in Arbor- dy Festival, King John / Shake- field, Saskatchewan – population speare Bash’d) as Wilfred “Wilf” 300. No one can tell the two nurses Klassen, hospital tech by day, hock- apart; including the dim-witted lab ey goalie by night. technician at the hospital who falls in love with one of them but acci- The cast also includes multi award- dentally courts both. Homesick- winning actor and director Layne ness, unfamiliar customs, and amo- Coleman (Peace River Country / rous advances complicate the Tarragon Theatre, Freud / Harold women’s lives. Green Jewish Theatre Company, Hooked / Theatre Pass Muraille) as A culture-clashing comedy of er- the hospital caretaker Charlie Gov- rors with heart, PRAIRIE NURSE enlock; actor and playwright Mark was inspired by the playwright’s Crawford(The Winter’s Tale, Meas- mother and the legacy she and oth- ure for Measure / Groundling Thea- ers with similar experiences have tre Company, Bed and Breakfast / contributed to the fabric of Canada. Centaur Theatre, Belfry Theatre) as The seven-person cast of PRAIRIE Dr. Miles MacGreggor, a Scottish ex NURSE features Toronto-based actor, musician, and composer (Continued on page 8)

APRIL 2018 Page 3 Filipinos Making WAV ES PHILIPPINE NEWS WAVES Albayalde is the new Brocka's 'Maynila sa mga PNP Chief, Bato to head Kuko ng Liwanag' among Bureau of Corrections

Dharel Placido world's greatest films Totel V. de Jesus

MANILA -- “Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag (Manila in the Claws of Light)” by Na- tional Artist for Cinema Li- no Brocka was recently chosen as among the great- est films from around the world by The Criterion Col- lection.

The 1975 film tells the sto- ry of Julio Madiaga, a young President Duterte turns over a rifle to incoming Philippine Nation- fisherman from the prov- Bembol Roco in a scene from Lino Brocka’s ‘Maynila sa mga al Police Chief Oscar Albayalde (right) as he graces the change ince who goes to the big Kuko ng Liwanag. Photo from Video 48 blog of command ceremonies for the next police chief at the PNP city to look for his long-lost Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City on Thursday. Look- more than 1,000 titles. Film Foundation-World ing on is outgoing PNP Chief Ronald Dela Rosa beloved, Ligaya Paraiso. While searching for her, Cinema Project and the Julio is exposed to the ills The New York-based home- Film Development Council MANILA - President Rodri- the helm at the Bureau of of the Philippines, the res- go Duterte on Thursday Corrections, following a 21- and violence in the city. video distribution compa- Filmed during the middle ny, founded in 1984, is toration was carried out in issued a new warning to so month stint as the coun- 2013 before it was shown -called scalawags in the try’s top cop who oversaw part of Martial Law period, known for “gathering the it has become Brocka’s greatest films from around in the Cannes Film Festival Philippine National Police the controversial phase of the same year under its (PNP), as the 195,000- the war on drugs of the searing, indirect exposition the world and publishing Classics Section. strong force welcomed a President. of a society in the claws of them in editions of the new chief who vowed to the Marcos dictatorship. highest technical quality, impose a “low-key but Under Dela Rosa's leader- with supplemental features The Criterion disc will in- ship, the PNP faced several stern kind of leadership.” “Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng that enhance the apprecia- clude two documentaries: crises related to police Liwanag” is the only film tion of the art of film.” one about the late director “I’d like to just issue a abuse and human rights directed by a Filipino in titled “Signed: Lino Brocka” warning, that kayong mga arising from the admin- Criterion's masters collec- Through its website, Crite- by Christian Blackwood; pulis na nasa droga, nasa istration's anti-narcotics tion, sharing the shelves rion said the Filipino film's and another on the making kidnap for ransom, kung campaign. with the works of Akira Ku- digitally restored format of the film titled ano-anong krimen na pina- rosawa, Bob Fosse, will have an introduction “‘Maynila’…A Filipino Film,” pasok niyo, pagdating niyo Among the major crises Michaelangelo Antonioni, by Scorsese and will be which has Brocka, and lead sa Bilibid [national prison], Dela Rosa faced as PNP Martin Scorsese, Federico made available on June 12, actors Hilda Koronel and ang sasalubong sa inyo ay chief were the killings of Fellini, Andrei Tarkovsky, in time for the celebration Bembol Roco. There’s also si Dela Rosa,” Duterte said Korean national Jee Ick-joo Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley of Philippine Independ- an interview with critic- in his speech during the inside the police’s head- Kubrick, Luis Bun uel, Jean- ence. filmmaker Tony Rayns and retirement ceremony of quarters and teenager Kian Luc Godard, Francois Truf- an essay by film scholar police chief Ronald “Bato” Loyd delos Santos in what faut, Roberto Rossellini, Jose B. Capino. Dela Rosa. was supposed to be a legiti- Scorsese has always been mate police operation. among other giants and an outspoken admirer of Dela Rosa will soon take legends in the industry. As Brocka and through his (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 6) of last count, Criterion has Manny Pacquiao on Freddie Roach: No final decision yet

ties with his American informed. I will make a final tact him. trainer for the past 17 decision within the week,” Pacquiao, it turns out, has years. added the eight-division yet to make a decision, and world champion. A lot of things have been whatever’s been printed written and said, including Koncz had been quoted as goes down the drain. a statement from Roach stating reasons leading up “When the decision is made, that he was “hurt” by to the supposed breakup Freddie will be the first one Pacquiao’s decision. between Pacquiao and the to be informed and then I 56-year-old Roach, includ- Yesterday, the Filipino will advise the media,” said ing statements the latter champion tried to clear the Pacquiao. said before and after the air. Jeff Horn fight last July. The 39-year-old senator “Contrary to statements will leave for Kuala Lumpur Buboy Fernandez, who has which I personally did not on Thursday to drum up his assisted Roach in make that are circulating in coming fight with the WBA Pacquiao’s corner the past It’s been all over the news the past couple of weeks that the media, I have not made welterweight champ from Pacquiao had cut his ties with his American trainer for the past 17 30 fights or so, was said to my final decision who will Argentina. years. (Philstar.com File Photo) be assuming the role of be my head trainer for my chief trainer for the Mat- A formal press conference July 14 (US time) fight with thysse fight in Kuala Lum- will first take place at the Abac Cordero (Lucas) Matthysse,” with long-time trainer pur. City of Dreams in Manila Pacquiao said on social me- Freddie Roach. tomorrow to be graced by dia. Roach said he was “hurt” as MANILA, Philippines — Matthysse and his promot- It’s been all over the news well that while news about Manny Pacquiao has finally “My advisor Mike Koncz has er, Oscar dela Hoya and Eric the past couple of weeks the split circulated, broken his silence on the been in contact with Fred- Gomez of Golden Boy. (The that Pacquiao had cut his Pacquiao did not even con- status of his relationship die’s people to keep them Philippine Star)

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Many Farm Jobs in Canada Unfilled

(Continued from page 1)

"The 700 jobs available an- nually that you heard and read are just in one sector, mushroom pickers, not counting those in other are- as such vegetables, vine- yards," she emphasizes.

This situation was de- Ms. Lily M. Hammer, president and CEO of A&L Hammer Workforce Ms. Lily M. Hammer, president and CEO of A&L Hammer scribed by Ms. Hammer Management, in a huddle with Philippine Congressman Maximo Workforce Management, and Ryan Koeslag, executive vice during a meeting with Ca- Rodriguez Jr. and an unidentified guest at the gala inaugurating her president and CEO of Mushrooms Canada (second from right), talk with Sherrie Ann Torres (ABS CBN News) and Ryan Ponce nadian and Filipino appli- company's training center in Toronto on April 8. cants at her company's Pacpaco (People’s Journal) who flew in from Manila to cover the gala. newly-opened training cen- "It's very clear," Ms. Ham- In a separate move, Ms. ter in Toronto. mer stressed. "They have Hammer also thanked Phil- job openings for 700 for all ippine Ambassador to Can- Close to a hundred people, foreign workers, not just ada Petronila Garcia for all seeking employment as Filipino workers". issuing an advisory caution- farm hands in Ontario, at- ing would-be applicants to tended the event on Sun- Growers require an annual check on the status and day, April 15. 700 mushroom pickers in credibility of recruiters their farms. However, those who attract people on so- Ms. Hammer clarified cur- positions cannot be filled cial media such as Face- rent news reports posted without job orders from book. on social media which ille- POEA. gal recruiters are distorting "As an employment agency to mislead applicants. She Now if those 700 workers and employer, my company cited a published article could not be found in Cana- (A&L Hammer Workforce that was reposted by trolls da, "definitely what they'll Management) is grateful Philippine Congressman Roy Loyola (right) converses with Mr. on Facebook. do is to hire foreign work- that she (Ambassador Gar- Chhat Chhour, honorary consul general of Cambodia (left) and an ers. Those jobs are offered cia) made the warning as unidentified official. "You must have heard of to foreign workers when recent as last week. We ap- the statement of the CEO of they could not get them plaud her for doing so. Early this month, A&L Ham- Two members of the Philip- Mushroom of Canada. Eve- here," Ms. Hammer ex- mer Workforce Manage- pine Congress attended, ry year, there is a need for plained. "Illegal recruiters," she con- ment inaugurated its Agri- namely: Representative 700 pickers or more. That's tinued, "are a menace to cultural Workers Training Maximo Rodriguez Jr. and what is needed. But he did- Based on her experience both employers and poten- Center in Toronto, coincid- Representative Roy M. Loy- n't say there's a job order recruiting, training and hir- tial employees and their ing with a gala attended by ola. Cambodia was repre- from POEA (Philippine ing workers, she said no families, and the countries government officials from sented by Mr. Chhat Overseas Employment Ad- immigrant or Canadian citi- they work in. They must be the Philippines, Cambodia Chhour, the country's hon- ministration). zen would like to work on stopped". and Vietnam. orary consul in Toronto. farms. (Photos by Romy Marquez)∎

R. Estaris Wins; and every neighbour you called meant everything to Free Preschool Child Care Will Enverga Loses; me! Today could not have Villarin Cut Out happened without each Help Close Wage Gap for Women and everyone of you! (Continued from page 1) Ontario Marks Equal Pay Day with Commitment to Child Care and Pay Transparency To MPP Monte Kwinter, MPP candidate for Scar- thank you for your 30+ borough Centre riding. years of service building Ontario Premier Kathleen our riding and our prov- Wynne marked Equal Pay After winning the Liberal ince. I am humbled to suc- Day by highlighting the MPP nomination, Estaris ceed you as our candidate government's plan to cre- issued the following state- and wish you best of luck ate free preschool child ment … on your retirement. care as part of a strategy to “It was with great pride promote women's econom- and humility that earlier To Louise Russo and Mag- ic empowerment and close today I accepted the nomi- da Gondor, thank you both the gender wage gap. nation to be the official On- for putting your names for- tario Liberal Party candi- ward. You both are extraor- Premier Wynne was joined date for York Centre. dinary women who have by Harinder Malhi, Minister done so much for York Cen- of the Status of Women, at To my supporters, thank tre and our province. I look St. Helen Catholic School you for taking the time out forward to working along today to discuss how On- of your busy day to support side you as we head into tario's transformative plan me in the nomination and the general election cam- for free preschool child men earned in 2017. turning to the workforce help build a fairer Ontario! paign! care will help eliminate the and advancing their ca- pay gap between men and Together we paved the way Ontario's plan will provide reers. It will also relieve Although we have accom- women. Equal Pay Day this for the first Filipino MPP to free licensed preschool financial pressures on fami- plished this major mile- year is on April 10. With be elected on June 7! child care for children be- lies with young children stone together, there is still women earning about 30 tween the ages of two-and- and give more kids the best a long road ahead! Now per cent less than men, the To my volunteers, thank a-half until they are eligible possible start in their edu- more than ever I need your date of Equal Pay Day is set you for all the hard work to start kindergarten. This cation. help to win on June 7!” ∎ to show how far into 2018 you put in to our campaign. will give mothers more op- women must work just to Every door you knocked tions when it comes to re- earn the same amount that (Continued on page 6)

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Brocka’s “Maynila sa For the longest time, younger mga Kuko ng Liwanag”... filmmakers like Raymond Red and Erik Matti said they were able to (Continued from page 3) watch it in their younger years on- ly on Betamax format. There was The film's inclusion in the list of no clear copy available anywhere the world's greatest films shouldn't for the big screen or home viewing. come as a surprise given that the people involved behind the camera Prior to this honor, “Maynila sa are among the most influential Fili- mga Kuko ng Liwanag” is also the pino filmmakers in the industry. only Philippine film that is listed in the best-selling book “1001 Movies Mike de Leon produced the film You Must See Before You Die.” through his Cinema Artists Philip- pines outfit and was also the cine- Meanwhile, Cinema Centenario will matographer. The script was writ- have a screening of the digitally ten by professor Clodualdo “Doy” restored and remastered “Maynila Del Mundo Jr., who adapted the Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag” and an- story from the novel in Tagalog by other Brocka classic, “Insiang,” on Jolly times at Jolibee. Teresa Torralba and TFC’s Rosary Escano making waves Edgardo M. Reyes. Before it was Wednesday, April 18. while Mon Torralba gives the thumb up. Photo by Romy Marquez. published in book form, Reyes wrote it as a series from 1966 to Commissioner Maria Alvero and This month, the alternative movie Jolibee Gets a visit 1967 for Liwayway, a weekly mag- Group President at Jollibee, Jose theater in Quezon City's hip Magin- azine in Filipino. from Premier Wynne Minana. She toured the new loca- hawa area is showing films by tion in Scarborough and spoke to Brocka and De Leon, together with (Continued from page 1) families and their children waiting In 1976, the FAMAS Awards gave it other recently released films like emotional attachment to it. It’s in line to try this Filipino delicacy. the Best Picture trophy, Best Direc- “Meet Me In Saint Gallen,” “Mr. and lovely that a business can tap into tor for Brocka, Best Screenplay for Mrs. Cruz,” “Siargao” and others. that. It’s a great celebration. Con- “I’m definitely going to come back Del Mundo, Best Cinematography The screenings are made possible gratulations Jollibee! And to all and bring my grandkids. We’ll be for de Leon, Best Actor for Roco in cooperation with FDCP, Spring these young people working here.” back.” The Premier committed. and Best Supporting Actor for Films, Cinema One Originals and

Tommy Abuel. It also bagged the ABS-CBN Restoration Project, The Premier was greeted by Consul (Press Release, Office of the Premier) Best Sound award for Ramon among other stakeholders.∎ Reyes and Best Editing for Ike General Rosalita Prospero, Trade Jarlego, Jr. 700 are job openings that need to To advertise, please email at A&L Hammer turns to be filled yearly in the mushroom [email protected] Asian Countries ... sector alone, not counting those (Continued from page 1) needed in other agricultural areas. (Video at: https:// Vietnam. www.youtube.com/watch? v=4BR0Ond_hOE). "I hope that with my decision not to get Filipino workers, all my de- Although the number exists in the tractors will stop, and maybe my mushroom industry in Ontario, the detractors will help them," she said Philippine Overseas Employment in a Facebook post. Administration (POEA) in Manila has not received a job order for the The Toronto-based employer and openings. The POEA is the govern- recruitment agency is being bashed ment agency that regulates the on social media by anonymous flow of overseas Filipino workers. posters, some of which Ms. Ham- mer believes, are former workers As the inaccurate story got picked she laid off for engaging in illegal and posted from one Facebook ac- activities. They have since gone count to another, the distortion underground to evade arrest by grew worse and confused, thus Canada Border Services Agency. providing fodder to bash Ms. Ham- mer and her company. Her bashers have capitalized on the misinterpretation of a story posted "Again," Ms. Hammer stressed, "I online by a Manila-based network will be shifting my focus to local which said that 700 mushroom hires and sponsorship preferences pickers are available for Filipino to agriculture-strong countries job applicants. namely: Cambodia, China, Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand". ∎ The reality, however, is that the

Hurray, Jolibee’s in... hurled against the Filipino new- comer which might border on prej- udice. (Continued from page 1) But the fact is that Jollibee has Though Jollibee sells practically the come a long way. In that sense, it same food items found in burger could be said that Filipinos have chains like McDonald's and Har- come a long way too.

vey's, com- There's a phrase that says the way peting with them that's to a man's heart is through his stomach. If indeed it is, then Jol- libee might just be able to conquer For sure there would be compari- non-Filipino stomachs in Canada sons, fair or unfair, that would be with its original Filipino menu. ∎

UMAC 2ND WORLD DOG OF THE MONTH CONFERENCE IN 2018 is the Year of the Dog. To celebrate the year of man’s best friend and the stronger TORONTO than ever human-animal bond, Waves will select a pet to feature every month of this year. Headed by CEO Teodorico in bridging the love be- Dayno and President Lauro tween family members Baguisa, UMAC Forwarders who are separated by dis- Express Inc. in Toronto, tance. proudly welcomes UMAC Bully Founder/Chairman of the UMAC Forwarders Express Nicknames: Bulilit board Mr. Benjamin Carino Inc. is an established pro- Surname: Guiam together with Chief Operat- fessional courier company ing Officer Nenita Baguisa in Canada with its head- Gender: Male and the rest of delegates all quarters based at 515 Breed: Bulldog over the world. Milner Avenue Unit 9 Scar- borough, Ontario M1B 2K4. Height: Dwarfie The conference aims to en- Since 2004, It has been de- Weight: Obese gage participants to collab- livering cargo boxes to the orate and exchange ideas Philippines and offering a Physical Description to establish a system that wider range of services will be beneficial to all. from Money remittances, Wide Eyes, Droopy mouth, World Business Conference document, parcels through- Short legs will be held at Delta Hotel out Canada to local, Nation- in Scarborough, Ontario al destinations on the same Parents: Fraulein & Ronnie from May 6-9, 2018. The 4 day and next day deliver- days conference will in- ies. As a forwarding busi- clude the following events: ness, it fully understands Celebrating Filipino May 6 – Meet and Greet at how important it is to have Office and warehouse tour a package delivered on Bulilit is a shy and loving dog. Only dog loving owner Fraulein can refer to him as, at 3: 00 pm followed by time and in condition it “Que Guwapo”. He prefers sitting down for photo shoots. Looks dashing with his UMAC Chairman’s Dinner was sent. Proudly it keeps bright red necktie. reception at 6:00 pm over a the promise that “we will Mariposa Cruise and Scenic not let you down from col- Cruise on Harbourfront in lection to delivery, we are Downtown Toronto; May 7 the courier you can trust”. Free Preschool ord and report on pay gaps government and all sectors -8 conference proper and Child Care will based on gender and other of the economy. May 9 – Niagara Tour. In the Philippines, UMAC is help close gap... diversity characteristics. referred as the best freight The act will also prohibit Closing the gender wage Our Theme “TOGETHER forwarding company. It employers from asking ap- gap is part of the govern- ONWARDS” has been creat- prides itself in maintaining (Continued from page 4) plicants about their prior ment's plan to support ed to encourage other units an in-house fleet of deliv- salary, require employers care, create opportunity to organize and get in- ery trucks, to ensure that Premier Wynne also spoke to indicate a pay rate for all and make life more afforda- volved to develop a strong- your boxes get to your on Equal Pay Day about publicly advertised vacan- ble during this period of er relationship for the ben- loved ones safely and effi- Ontario's efforts to increase cies, and ensure that em- rapid economic change. efit of the company and its ciently “Keep its distinction pay transparency. ployees are protected from The plan includes free pre- colleagues. UMAC surpass as the trusted shipping reprisal if they want to dis- scription drugs for every- its vision and goal to serve partner. cuss their pay with cowork- one under 25, and 65 or The proposed Pay Trans- ers or their employer. parency Act will, if passed, over, through the biggest help ensure women and expansion of medicare in a other disadvantaged That same bill would also generation, free tuition for establish Equal Pay Day as hundreds of thousands of strictness at the PNP, add- groups have the equal op- Albayalde is new portunity to negotiate fair an official day of recogni- students, a higher mini- PNP Chief... ing that no policeman tion in Ontario, to stand as mum wage and better should be caught sleeping wages and have equal op- a clear reminder that gen- working conditions, and on duty. portunities to advance in their careers. It will also der inequality continues to easier access to affordable (Continued from page 3) “I shall commit to continue require employers to rec- be a reality in the province child care. ∎ my low-key but stern kind that must be addressed by Dela Rosa described Jee’s of leadership. We will focus killing in his speech as a on imposing strict disci- “very low point” in the pline, reform and internal PNP’s history. cleansing, and intensify the campaign against criminali- TASTE OF MANILA Dela Rosa’s successor, for- ty and illegal drugs,” he mer National Capital Re- said. Canada’s Biggest Philippine Festival gion Police Office chief Os- car Albayalde, nonetheless “We shall impose and vowed to continue the war breed discipline 24/7 and August 18 & 19, 2018 on drugs. implement reforms at all levels of the Philippine Na- www.tasteofmanilacanada.com He also said he will impose tional Police."

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Page 8 APRIL 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES CELEBRATION WAVES

Factory and Thousand Islands Playhouse present… PRAIRIE NURSE

(Continued from page 2) Novenawhich was also adapted for CBC Radio. -pat physician; award- PRAIRIE NURSE will have winning stage and screen its Saskatchewan premiere actor Catherine Fitch (eight this July at The Station Arts seasons at the Blyth Festival Centre in Rosthern, Sas- Theatre, TV series Living In katchewan, and this produc- Your Car, This is Wonder- tion will play at the Thou- land ) as Marie Anne Lussier, sand Islands Playhouse this the matron of Arborfield August. Community Hospital; and actor, writer and educator Director Sue Miner is versed Janelle Hanna (Bad Baby in classical text, puppetry, Presents: Rules Control the music theatre, opera, and Fun, Eternal Friendship with theatre for young audiences. a Spotless Smile, Virginia Al- She has been on the ground dridge, BSc / Toronto Fringe) floor of many new works Israel Independence Day Flag Raising. (L-R) Taste of Manila founder Rolly Mangante, MPP as Patricia “Patsy” Hackett, from playwrights such as Michael Cole, Israeli Consul General Galit Baram, Min. Michael Coteau, Liberal York-Centre MPP the keener candy striper. Anna Chatterton, Evalyn Par- ry, Dave Carley, Marcia John- Candidate Ramon Estaris, MPP Monte Kwinter, MPP Soo Wong, Min. Reza Moridi, MPP Christina PRAIRIE NURSE, written by son, James O’Reilly, Chris Martins and Min. David Zimmer joined in the celebration at Queen’s Park on April 19, 2018. Marie Beath Badian re- Earle, Shari Hollett, and ceived its world premiere in George Seremba. Directing 2013 at the Blyth Festival credits include The Penelopi- Theatre and was published ad / George Brown College, in 2017 by Scirocco Drama. James and the Giant Peach / A Toronto-based theatre Young People’s Theatre, maker, Marie Beath has been Prairie Nurse / Blyth Festival Playwright-in-Residence for Theatre, and Titus Androni- fu-GEN Asian Canadian The- cus, Measure for Measure / atre Company, a member of Shakespeare in the Rough. the Hot House Creators Unit Sue is co-artistic director of at Cahoots Theatre Compa- Pea Green Theatre Group, ny, part of the Tarragon with her husband Mark Playwrights Unit, and a par- Brownell, and has directed ticipant in the Playwrights many shows since 1988 in- Circle at Soulpepper. She is cluding the 2017 Clique currently Creator-in- Claque which premiered at Residence with Blyth Festi- the Next Stage Festival, and val Theatre where she is de- Three Men in a Boat which veloping a sequel to Prairie continues to tour Canada for Nurse. Her other plays in- a fourth year after perform- clude The Making of St. Je- ing in Mumbai, India in 2014. rome, Mind Over Matter and

PRAIRIE NURSE Written by Marie Beath Badian | Directed by Sue Miner Long-time Toronto resident, Ms. Locrita Cabrias (middle), celebrated her 80th birthday anniversary Featuring: Layne Coleman, Belinda Corpuz, Mark with family, relatives, friends and other well wishers. Photo by May Cabrias Crawford, Catherine Fitch, Janelle Hanna, Isabel Kanaan, Matt Shaw Set Design by Jung-Hye Kim | Costume Design by Anna Treusch Lighting Design by Jareth Li | Sound Design by Lyon Smith Factory Mainspace April 21 – May 13, 2018 OPENING NIGHT: Thursday, April 26, 2018 @ 8pm Tuesday – Saturday @ 8pm, Sunday @ 2pm, Sunday Preview @ 7pm Single tickets start at just $20 for previews and range from $30- $50 for regular performances Student, Arts Worker and Senior prices also available Purchase in person at Factory, 125 Bathurst Street, visit factorytheatre.ca or call 416.504.9971 For More Info and to Connect with Factory: factorytheatre.ca • Twitter: @FactoryToronto • Facebook: @FactoryTheatreTO • Support Us! #ftShapingStories #ftPrairieNurse Media Contact FLIP PUBLICITY, 416.533.7710 Carrie Sager, X224 [email protected] The 50th Wedding Anniversary of Artemio and Teresita Delos Trinos was held at HOLY FAMILY Danielle LeSage, X232 [email protected] CATHOLIC CHURCh on March 16, 2018. This was attended by grandchildren, children, brothers, sisters, relatives, and former co-workers. Photo by Ariel Ramos Factory would like to thank the government funding bodies, Cana- da Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, and the Toronto Arts Council, as well as our generous individual donors who make de- veloping, producing, and presenting Canadian theatre possible. “Remember to celebrate milestones Founded in 1970, Factory was the first theatre company in the nation to devote itself to producing 100% Canadian content. 47 as you prepare for the road ahead.” years later, Factory continues to lead in the development and sharing of Canadian stories having produced more than 300 pro- ductions from a diverse source of Canadian playwrights and NELSON MANDELA launching the careers of countless theatre professionals.

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APRIL 2018 Page 13 Filipinos Making WAV ES INSPIRATIONAL First Filipino to Finish North Pole

Marathon is a Cancer Survivor

Louie Sangalang is the epit- Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu ome of the famous expres- three months after his sur- sion, “When the going gets geries. “The biggest race tough, the tough gets go- of my life to date ing.” “I am motivated by chal- is finished.” lenges. And triumphing On April 16, Sangalang be- over challenges like cancer – Louie Sangalang came the first Filipino to are the ones that have the finish the FWD North Pole power to change your life Marathon. and those around you for the better. But it’s not By entering and finishing In an interview prior to the something you can easily the marathon, with the marathon, the now 40-year beat, you have to keep on tight grip on the pole of the -old Sangalang talked about fighting,” said the fitness waving Philippine flag, he his battle with the stealthy advocate. personifies the resilience of disease. the Filipino. And by endur- Sangalang, through this ing the long 42.195 kilome- “I was in the hospital for historic achievement of be- ter (26.2 miles) stretch and almost two months. I had ing the first Filipino to fin- defying the extreme sub- an appendectomy, a hemi- ish the FWD North Pole zero temperatures, he colectomy (a type of sur- Marathon, embodies all reached the top of the gery done to remove part Filipinos who migrated and world - the Geographic of the large intestine), six braved the challenge of North Pole, He accom- cycles of chemotherapy, cold weather countries, like plished this rigid and frigid and 33 cycles of radiother- Canada. For many of us, it challenge in 11 hours and 4 apy. The treatments were was a tough trade off from minutes. very painful. But I was de- enjoying the warm Philip- termined to pick myself up pine tropical weather to But what’s more astonish- quickly. So I took care of surging through Canada’s ing about this achievement myself by giving up alcohol, long, cold and biting winter is that he is a cancer survi- eating healthily, and exer- temperatures. vor, At a young age of 22, cising regularly.” Sangalang was diagnosed Louie Sangalang, indeed, Louie Sangalang as he approaches the finish line of the marathon. with cancer of the appen- Sangalang was doing exemplifies a Filipino Mak- dix. weights, boxing, wrestling, ing Waves! ∎

Page 14 APRIL 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES COMMUNITY

FILCAN STUDENT WINS ARTS AWARD AT MARKHAM "MANY FACES" EVENT

Only ten years old, he has High School. The annual event is already entertained onstage Markham's showcase cele- at many Filipino festivals, A Grade 5 student at the brating its national image and now he has added a local San Lorenzo Ruiz as Canada's most diverse prime Markham show in his Catholic School, Nicolas city. Organized by the repertoire. confidently took to the Markham Race Relations stage to sing "Hero" to the Advisory Committee to pro- Nicolas Manlapaz stood delight of the appreciative mote racial understanding proud to represent the Fili- crowd. Then later he went and harmony, it features an pino community at the up front again to receive exhibition of the winning "Many Faces of Markham" the Third Place in Arts entries from competitions Concert Program held on Award from Mayor Frank among school children in RIGHT PHOTO: Nicolas Manlapaz received his Arts Award from Mayor Frank Scarpitti and his councillors. LEFT PHOTO: School March 24, 2018 at this Scarpitti and his Council- essay writing, video pro- Trustee Marlene Mogado and School Superintendent Laura City's Pierre Elliot Trudeau lors. duction and artworks, Sawicky congratulated the awardee .

among others. The concert swimming, and has a strong program consists of enter- passion for graphic arts, tainment presentations of particularly in making com- folk dances and talent ics at the moment, which he shows, including song ren- shares with other kids to ditions. inspire them.

Nicolas is a FilCan boy to He has performed at the top watch as his star begins to -billed Taste of Manila Fes- shine. He excels in academ- tival, the Mabuhay Festival ics at his school, which was at Nathan Phillips Square, named in honor of the first and Halo Halo Fiesta, and is Filipino Catholic saint Lo- open to share his talents at renzo Ruiz. He has won the other kababayan events. Bronze medal in public The Officers and Directors of Bicol Canada Community Association (BCCA) posed after their Executive (Courtesy of Mogi Mogado) Board Meeting held on April 7, 2018 at the Action Honda Dealership Office of Rafael Nebres, the general speaking at SLRCS, is sports manager. oriented in bowling and

IN LOVING MEMORY

VIRGILIO BUGTONG JULY 20,1950 - APRIL 3,2018

Eternal rest grant unto to him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him . May he rest in peace. Amen.

APRIL 2018 Page 15 Filipinos Making WAV ES Religious Inspirations Even the WAVES obey Him... National Shrine of our Mother of Perpetual Help Facebook CEO apologizes

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for 'mistake' of blocking 131 McCaul St, Toronto Catholic content

(416) 598-3269 By Courtney Grogan Planned Parenthood or MoveOn.org ads had been Washington D.C., Apr 11, removed. The Facebook CEO 2018 / 01:12 pm (CNA/ WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MASS & DEVOTIONS: said that he was not aware of EWTN News).- Facebook CEO this ever occurring. 7:30 am * 9:30am * 12 noon, * 2:30pm * 5:05pm * 7:00pm Mark Zuckerberg faced ques- tions from lawmakers about Pressed about bias, Zucker- his company’s censorship of berg said that “Facebook and Catholic content during his the tech industry are located Engaged couple follow vocations two-day congressional hear- in Silicon Valley, which is an ing following the revelation extremely left-leaning place,” to become priest and nun that millions of Facebook but added that he is commit- users’ personal data had ted to “making sure that we Buenos Aires, Argentina, Apr been compromised. do not have any bias.” 12, 2018 / 07:00 pm (CNA).- Zuckerberg apologized and Before discovering their vo- Many lawmakers questioned said that the company “made cations, Fr. Javier Olivera and Zuckerberg about his compa- a mistake” in blocking a Cath- Sister Marie de la Sagesse ny’s policies for monitoring olic theology degree adver- were engaged and planning the ads and debates on its tisement by Franciscan Uni- their wedding. God had other platform. versity of Steubenville, when plans. asked about it by Washing- When asked to “define hate Speaking to ACI Prensa, ton state Congresswoman speech” by Senator Ben CNA's Spanish language sis- Cathy McMorris Rodgers on Sasse, Zuckerberg respond- ter agency, Fr. Olivera said the second day of question- ed, “I think that this is a real- that they both grew up in ing. ly hard question,” but reiter- Catholic families and that ated his resolve to block ef- The ad, which featured a cru- “our parents knew each other forts that spread hatred or cifix, was rejected by Face- when they were young.” They violence. book over Easter on the saw each other frequently Father Javier Olivera and Sister Marie de la Sagasse. Credit: grounds that its content was when they were children. courtesy photo. Sasse continued, “There are “excessively violent” and some really passionately held “sensational.” Facebook later views about the abortion is- “I had really left the practice the truth without fearing the the best way to get to heaven apologized, saying that the ad sue on this panel today. Can of religion. When I was 19, I consequences.” for me is the priestly life or came back from a back- had been blocked erroneous- you imagine a world where the married life? Where can I ly and did not violate terms packing trip to Peru and I The couple got en- you might decide that pro- do the most good?” of service. Zuckerberg on met her. I asked her if she gaged when they were 21 lifers are prohibited from Wednesday emphasized the believed in virginity until and decided to get married After so many doubts he de- speaking about their abor- large number of ads that are marriage, because for me this after college, two and a half cided to tell his fiance e about tion views on your content — reviewed daily by the Face- was kind of an invention by years away. his vocational concerns, who on your platform? book team, saying, “I would- the Church. She laid out the confessed to him that she n’t extrapolate from a few “I certainly would not want principles so well about puri- The discovery of a vocation “was thinking the same examples to assume that the that to be the case,” respond- ty, from faith and reason, that thing” after her brother en- overall system is biased.” ed Zuckerberg, who went on it impacted me. I met a wom- One day Trinidad Maria's tered the seminary. an who knew how to defend older brother broke the news to say that a technological The tech CEO also expressed what she believed and who that he would be entering the However, neither one of shift toward using artificial regret that he did not “take a was at the same time very seminary, and she remem- them made a decision. “Since intelligence to “proactively broad enough view of our intelligent,” Olivera com- bered, “we were reeling from we still had two years be- look at content,” will lead responsibility” to prevent mented. it because we weren't ex- fore finishing law school, create “massive questions for tools from being used for pecting that.” that was a great excuse to not society about what obliga- harm, particularly with re- Soon after that conversation, yet enter the seminary or the tions we want to require gards to “fake news, for for- they began dating. At that “I had a car and with my fian- convent,” Fr. Olivera said. companies to fulfill.” time both of them were stud- ce e we decided to take him to eign interference in elections, ying law. He was at the Na- the seminary, which was in They had “a very prudent and hate speech, as well as The Facebook CEO was called tional University at Buenos San Rafael, Mendoza Prov- monk” as a spiritual adviser, developers and data privacy.” to testify before Congress in Aires and she was at the Na- ince,” she said. They both who told them: “Look, that is the wake of scandals involv- Senator Ted Cruz (R.-Texas) tional University at La Plata. decided to stay in the area a an issue between each one of ing privacy violations and confronted Zuckerberg about few days so Javier could visit you and God. No one can in- foreign interference in the alleged bias and censorship Fr. Olivera said that “it was some friends who were in the terfere with souls.” 2016 elections. like any other courtship but seminary, and Trinidad Maria of political and religious con- we tried to take advantage of could visit some friends in For her part, Sister Marie de tent on the technology plat- Zuckerberg apologized re- cultural life through music, the convent. la Sagesse told ACI Prensa form, saying Facebook “has peatedly for the scandal in- literature and philosophy. that “it was a long period of blocked over two dozen volving the data-mining firm We read books together, “When we got back, we discernment, at least two Catholic pages” as well as Cambridge Analytica, in we'd go out for coffee. We talked about how crazy all years, until God clearly conservative content “after which personal information had a group of friends with that was, that her brother showed me the consecrated determining their content from 87 million accounts was whom we attended confer- had left everything, the possi- life, and I could not doubt and brand were, quote, “improperly shared.” ences of Argentine Catholic bility of having a family, an that he was asking of me this ‘unsafe to the community.’” Addressing these privacy authors.” important career. We began total surrender.” to ask ourselves, ‘What In July 2017, CNA reported concerns, Senator Dick Dur- “I started to practice the would happen if God called After finishing their studies, that Facebook blocked 25 bin asked Zuckerberg if he faith, to pray, to go to Mass us to the religious life?’ The both embraced their voca- Catholic pages in English and would be comfortable shar- on Sundays. All in large part first thing we said was 'no' tions. In 2008, when they Portuguese. Facebook later ing the name of the hotel thanks to her, to God mainly, and that that was crazy be- were 31, he was ordained a apologized, saying the error where he was staying. but to her as an instrument,” cause we were having a real- priest in the Diocese of San was due to a malfunction When the CEO responded said the priest. He added that ly beautiful engagement and Rafael, and she made her fi- rather than malicious intent. that he would not, Durbin they also prayed the rosary we were already buying nal vows in the congregation Earlier this year, another replied, “I think that may be together. things to get married,” Fr. of the Sisters of the Merciful Catholic group said it was what this is all about: your Olivera recounted. Jesus. experiencing critical delays For her part, Sister Marie de in approval of its fundraising right to privacy, the limits of la Sagesse, whose baptismal Weeks went by “there was Fr. Olivera is currently a uni- content in support of voca- your right to privacy and name is Trinidad Maria Gui- this constant thought in my versity professor and has a tions during the Christmas how much you give away in omar, told ACI Prensa that soul about what would hap- blog called “Que no te la season. modern America in the name what she most appreciated pen if God called me, if I had cuenten” (Find out for your- of, quote, ‘connecting people about her then-boyfriend to leave everything, why not self). He has written a book Cruz continued to grill Zuck- around the world.’” CNA was “his sincere search for be a priest? How to know if (Continued on page 17) erberg over whether any

Page 16 APRIL 2018 Filipinos Making WAV ES ENTERTAINMENT

Experience a Hot and ABS-CBN Names Jun Del Happening Summer with Rosario as new North & ASAP in Honolulu! Latin America Head,

World-Class Entertainment Rocks the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena Raymund Abog as Canada

wow Hawaii: Gary Valenciano, Country Manager Martin Nievera, Ogie Alcasid, ZsaZsa Padilla, Piolo Pascual, To- ni Gonzaga, Robi Domingo, Pia Wurtzbach, KZ Tandingan, Morissette, Yeng Constantino, Angeline Quinto, Kyla, Daryl Ong, Erik Santos, Inigo Pascual, Dar- ren Espanto, Moira Torres, and Zia Quizon. More artists will be announced in the coming weeks, so be on Jun Del Rosario Raymund Abog the lookout, save the date, and DALY CITY, CA, April 5, 2018 – entrepreneur who built his own be sure to get tickets for the HONOLULU, HI, April 17, 2018 – ABS-CBN Global, the organization cable company in the Philippines, whole family. More than 30 of the Philippines’ that oversees all international sub- Del Rosario moved to holding sen- brightest stars will be hanging’ Your ASAP in Honolulu ticket sidiaries of ABS-CBN Corporation, ior management positions in the loose and doing the shaka – a ges- guarantees you entrance to the the Philippines’ largest media and ABS-CBN Group of Companies in ture of friendly intent often associ- ASAP Marketplace where you can entertainment company, has the Philippines, including a stint in ated with Hawaii - when ABS- enjoy food, drinks, games, prizes named this month Jun Del Rosario SKYcable, and served on the board CBN's The Filipino Channel (TFC) and a lot of engaging activities, as the new Managing Director of the local cable TV trade associa- brings ASAP, the longest running, starting at 10:00 A.M. All these for North and Latin America re- tion. When he migrated to the U.S., top-rated weekly Filipino musical pre-show activities will be at the gion and Raymund Abog as Del Rosario became part of a start- variety show, to the Aloha State of Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Place. Country Manager for Canada. up Video On Demand venture in Hawaii on June 30, 2018 at the Silicon Valley. The main show will be at the Neal Del Rosario succeeds Olivia De Neil S. Blaisdell Center in Hono- S. Blaisdell Arena, where entry lulu. Jesus who took over the reins of Del Rosario rejoined ABS-CBN as begins at 2:00 P.M., pre-show at ABS-CBN Global as the new Chief Product Manager for Cable in After captivating the SRO crowd at 3:00 P.M., followed by the ASAP Operating Officer this year. North America in 2004 and succes- the Ricoh Coliseum in Toronto, concert at 4:00 P.M. It will be a sively held positions of increasing Canada last year, with their world- whole day of fun for the whole fam- As the new managing director of responsibility. He became North class performances and musical ily. ABS-CBN’s North and Latin Ameri- America Regional Head of Market- numbers, the ASAP family will Tickets are at $150, $120, $85, ca operations, Del Rosario will be ing, then concurrent Global Head of surely win the hearts of the crowd and $55 and are available at directly responsible for leading Carriage and Canada Country Man- in the beautiful island of luaus and Ticketmaster.com and from au- strategy execution, business opera- ager. As head of the Global Car- mai tais this summer. thorized Filipino outlets. Tax and tions, and profitability for the re- riage Business, he significantly ex- Here is the rundown of the first service fees may apply when pur- gion. He will also lead the develop- panded the cable and satellite foot- wave of celebrities expected to chasing from Ticketmaster. ment of growth, expansion, and print of ABS-CBN Global’s core market penetration strategies as channels, with The Filipino Chan- well as exploring business develop- nel (TFC) as the flagship offering, ment opportunities in untapped or turning these platforms into pri- Watch TV host Every Friday 8pm underserved markets across the mary revenue drivers for the com- entire region. pany. He also spearheaded the de- Joel Recla on FTV velopment and launch of additional with his guests Channel 869 Del Rosario is bringing into his services such as the SVOD service new post 25 years of experience in Filipino On Demand and Cable the media industry. Starting as an (Continued on page 17)

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APRIL 2018 Page 17 Filipinos Making WAV ES ENTERTAINMENT ABS-CBN elects Gabby Lopez as chairman emeritus, Mark Lopez as chairman

Outgoing Chairman Eugenio Lopez III (left) and incoming Chairman Mark Lopez during the annual stockholders' meeting of ABS-CBN in Quezon City. Fernando G. Sepe Jr., ABS-CBN News MANILA - The ABS-CBN Corp board "I accept this huge responsibility of of directors on Thursday elected Eu- carrying on the company’s vision of genio "Gabby" Lopez III as chairman being in the service of the Filipino – emeritus and Martin "Mark" Lopez using the blueprint of excellence and as chairman. innovation set by Gabby. ABS-CBN has played an instrumental role in Gabby Lopez, 65, is the second to nation-building in the past 65 years," hold the title of chairman emeritus Mark Lopez said. after his late father, Eugenio "Geny" Lopez Jr, known fondly as "Kapitan." "We understand what the company The family patriarch became chair- means to the Filipino and this coun- man emeritus when his son succeed- try, and we will take this to heart as ed him as chairman in 1997. we guide the company through its digital transformation," added the ABS-CBN names Del Rosario. "As every athlete knows, there new chairman, who was identified as comes a time when inevitably it’s a successor as early as 5 years ago. Del Rosario, Abog Abog joined ABS-CBN Global in time to let go of the reins and allow 2007 as General Manager of E- others to take over. My father has In his previous role as chief technol- Money Plus, Inc. Prior to joining always said ‘broadcasting’ is for the ogy officer, Mark was responsible for (Continued from page 16) ABS-CBN Global, Abog held senior young. After all, today’s digital world setting the company’s strategic di- executive positions in the remit- is vastly different from the world I rections and ensuring operational managed,” Gabby Lopez told an an- TVOD, as well as the distribution of tance businesses of Rizal Commer- excellence in information and com- nual meeting of stockholders. He Myx TV and Lifestyle Network cial Banking Corporation, Asiatrust munications, as well as technology said that he “will not disappear into channels. Development Bank, Metropolitan broadcast engineering. the woodwork.” Bank and Trust Co., and Solidbank He spearheaded ABS-CBN’s system Del Rosario earned his BS in Busi- Corp. Prior to his banking career, Gabby Lopez did not seek a fresh modernization, highlighted by the ness Management from the distin- Abog was into research and com- term as chairman as part of the com- migration to the cloud and the auto- guished Ateneo De Manila Univer- munication as Managing Editor of pany's succession planning. mation of content creation and deliv- sity in the Philippines and his exec- IBON Databank Phils. and Infor- ery to various media platforms. He utive education from the Asian In- mation Section Chief of the Philip- He also served as CEO of ABS-CBN from 1997 to 2012 and is credited was also responsible for ABS-CBN’s stitute of Management. pine National Nutrition Council. migration to HD and the completion with steadily transforming the com- pany from being the country’s big- of the digital terrestrial television Abog, on the other hand, succeeds Abog earned his BS in Applied Eco- infrastructure. Del Rosario as Country Manager nomics and MBA from the prestig- gest broadcasting network into be- for Canada. As Country Manager of ious De La Salle University in the ing the leading media and entertain- ment company. Prior to joining ABS-CBN, Mark Canada, Abog reports directly to Philippines. ∎ spent 13 years at Meralco, the larg- Under his leadership, ABS-CBN di- est power distribution company in versified into interactive and online the country, where he eventually Diocese of Fre jus-Toulon. media, international and domestic assumed the role of vice president Engaged couple cable and satellite channels, broad- and chief information officer. He also Regarding their story, she said that “I band services, sports programming, served as president of e-Meralco follow vocations... consider it a special grace that both of consumer products and licensing, Ventures Inc until 2010. us were called almost at the same digital TV, and immersive experienc- (Continued from page 15) time. So kind and thoughtful of Divine es. Mark completed INSEAD’s general Providence, who doesn't miss a de- management program in 2017, re- on vocational doubts entitled tail . And what I really appreciate is It was also under his leadership that ceived his Executive Masters in Busi- “¿Alguna vez pensaste? El llamado de that we're still friends and not just us, ABS-CBN launched cable TV service ness Administration degree from the Cristo” (Have you ever thought about but our families too.” SkyCable, global subscription chan- Asian Institute of Management in it? The Call of Christ). nel The Filipino Channel, and video- 2003, and earned his bachelor’s de- This story was originally pub- on-demand streaming sites TFC.tv gree in Business Administration Sister Marie de la Sagesse lives in lished by ACI Prensa, CNA's Spanish-language sister agency. and iWant TV. He also pursued the from Menlo College, California in southern France and has an aposto- It has been translated and launch of ABS-CBN TVplus, the coun- 1994. ∎ late in Saint Laurent Parish in the adapted by CNA. ∎ try’s first-ever digital terrestrial tele- vision product.

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Mon Torralba Spring is nature’s way of saying, Sumayaw, Sumunod “Let’s Party!” Boyfriends Robin Williams Intro: AM7-Bm7,C#m7-F#m7- Bm7-E7 Verse 1 Tag-Araw, Tag-Ulan Bm7 E7 Bm7 E7 Haji Alejandro Ang kasiyahan ng tunay na pagmamahalan (ha ha ha) Intro: Verse 2 AM7 F#m7 AM7 F#m7 CM7-FM7-CM7-FM7 G7#9-G7b9 CM7 Ay mararamdaman lalo na't kung nagsasayawan (ha At ang buhay ha ha) Verse 1 Bm7sus Bb9b5 Am9 D9b5 Nating dal'wa ay nagbu___nga Bm7 E7 Bm7 E7 CM7 CM7 GM7 F#7#5 Bm9 E7b9(#5) Awiting bago(hahaha) ay naghihintay para isayaw mo Tag-araw Ng makulay na pag-ibig na daki__la Bm7sus Bb9b5 Am9 D7b9 Am7 Bm7 E7sus Sa may dagat namasyal Ngunit bakit Am7b5 Bm7 Bb13(9) Awiting bago ay naghihintay upang isayaw mo D7#9 D7b9 GM7 At pag dilim Ngayong umuugong ang hangi't ulan Chorus C9b5 Bm9 E7b9(#5) Am7 C/D Sa may baybay humimlay 'Sing lamig ng gabi ang mga halik mo DM7 C#m7 F#m7 Am7 Bm7 E7sus-E7 DM7 DbM7 At nagyakap Ni wala ng apoy titig mo sa a___kin Sumayaw, sumunod ka sa indak ng panahon Am7b5 GM7 CM7 C/D GM7 Dm7 Naglaho ba ang pagmamahal mo, sinta Bm7 E C#m7 F#m7 Sabay sa pagsabog ng alon Gm7 C11 FM7 Kasabay ng mga bagong tugtugin ngayon Sabay sa paghuni ng ibon Adlib/Narration: Fm7 Bb7 EbM7 G7sus G7#9-G7b9 CM7- DM7 C#m7 F#m7 Saksi ay liwanag ng buwan Bm7sus Bb9b5 Am9 D7b9 Sumayaw, sumunod ka sa indak ng panahon GM7 C9b5 Bm9 E7b9(#5) Refrain Bm7 Dm7 AM7 CM7 "Hindi ko rin inaasahan Ang mga pangyayari Makisama, mag-enjoy ka, ngayon 'Di ba sabi mo pa C/D At dinaramdam ko nang husto Bm7-C#m7-F#m7-Bm7-DM7-E7 Na wala pang iba Ang pagkasawi ng ating pag-ibig CM7 Ngunit kailangang tanggapin natin Verse 2 Na ako ang una Na ganito ang buhay C/D GM7 Dm7 Ibig ko lang malaman mo Bm7 E7 Bm7 E7 Sa pagmamahal mo, sinta Na mahal pa rin kita Panahon natin (hahaha) ay nag-iiba, kaya't sundin (hahaha) AM7 F#m7 AM7 F#m7 LA SALLE GREEN HILLS ALUMNI HOMECOMING Masasayang awitin nararapat nang tangkilikin (hahaha) Bm7 E7 Bm7 E7 CM7 Awiting bago ay naghihintay para isayaw mo Bm7 E7sus Awiting bago ay naghihintay upang isayaw mo

(Repeat Chorus) (Repeat II) (Repeat Chorus except last word) AM7 ... ngayon Coda: EbM7 Dm7 Gm7 Sumayaw, sumunod ka sa indak ng panahon Cm7 F Dm7 Gm7 Kasabay ng mga bagong tugtugin ngayon (Repeat Coda 4x, fade)

The achievements and contributions of the global Filipinos are more than enough reasons LSGH ‘73: It’s been 45 years since these guys graduated from high school at La Salle Green Hills. A big number of to celebrate… batchmates from overseas went home for the LSGH alumni homecoming held on February 4, 2018. It was a fun reunion with the “boys", with lots of memory trips to the good ole days. The night was full of fun and laughter, of camaraderie and brotherhood. “Always remain green. The moment you change your color, you begin to rot.” - RT

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Mushroom Pickers Worm Pickers Vegetable Growers 1 High Meadow Place, Unit 5 Flower Workers Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 0A3 Greenhouse Workers Phone: 647-793-9706 Fax: 416-745-9735 Farm Workers [email protected] Livestock Workers www.alhammerworkforcemanagement.ca

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